Reading in the news - Wed 16 Nov

Leprosy helps regenerate liver: Dr DariusWidera (Pharmacy) is quoted by the , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and hundreds of other media outlets on his expert reaction to research findings that leprosy-causing bacteria are able to reprogram and regenerate liver cells in Armadillos. 

Babies' response to vaccinations: Dr Marie Lewis (Food and Nutritional Sciences) is quoted by , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and over one hundred other media outlets on her expert reaction to research suggesting that birth methods impact intestinal microbiota and vaccine response in children.

#PlanetPartners: working with global partners to protect the environment

• Professor Ed Hawkins' (Meteorology) climate stripes are featured in an article on COP27 by the .  and  repost. 
• Professor GilesHarrison (Meteorology) is quoted by on a study he co-authored which found that swarming insects can create as much electric charge as thunderstorm clouds and influence weather events. Read our news story.
• PhD Researcher, NikoHowai (Agriculture, Policy, and Development) is quoted by on the impact of mangroves on combatting climate change.
• Dr JamesRyalls (Agriculture) is quoted by  on University findings that suggest air pollution threatens natural pest control methods in sustainable farming. Read our news story. 
• lists the University's Walker Institute as a contributor to the Sahel Predictive Analytics Report, a project which aims to quickly identify climate risk areas and help guide decision-makers.  

Other Coverage:

• published an article by Professor Chukwumerije Okereke (Geography and Environmental Science) on whether Africa should be allowed to exploit its gas reserves.
• Professor Chris Scott (Meterology) was interviewed on BBC Radio Berkshire, about the Radio Research Station in Slough.
• Professor Michael Ball (Henley Business School) was interviewed by BBC Radio 4 on housing market shortages and rising rent prices in the UK.
• LBC Radio mentions a comment by Honorary Professor Jonathan Shalit (Henley Business School) on writing his autobiography about lessons learned from life as an Honorary Professor.
• Professor Andrew Kakabadse and Professor Nada Kakabadse (Henley Business School) write for about how to effectively be chair of a board of directors.
• Dr ErhanAslan (Literature and Languages) is quoted by  and  on tips to solve Wordle puzzles. 
• Professor Andrew Harding's (Law) article on the Malaysian judiciary after the jailing of Malaysia's former Prime Minister, Najib Razak, is published by  and .
• Dr BrianPickles (Biological Sciences) is quoted by about new research on how a dinosaur, alongside its skin, came to be mummified.
• JonFoster-Pedley (Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa) is listed by as an upcoming speaker in the International Forum of Rectors of African Universities. 
• BBC Radio Berkshire spoke to returning student JessAshley about her review of Enola Holmes. 
• University research on the damages of a livestock parasite is cited by Over The Counter (in print).
• Further coverage of research led by Dr David Field (Psychology) on the benefits of Vitamin B6for mental health by . 
• reports on collaborative University findings that people using prepayment energy meters are more likely to eat less fruit and vegetables and require the support of food banks, and quote co-author of the study, Dr Cherry Law (Agriculture). 
• ,, andmention a Henley Business School webinar on healthcare in Africa.
• An unnamed University student is quoted by  on their frustration over missed bin collections. 
• reports on an upcomingchoir performance at the University's GreatHall. 
•  includes an image of an art-funded project provided by the University.

Alumni:

• Voice of Islam Radio interviewed Reading graduate and president of the British Beekeepers Association, Anne Rowberry, 
• , , and  report on the appointment of Henley Business School graduate, GeorgeFosu, as the CEO of Garia.
• reports on the appointment of Reading graduate, Jamal Khurshid as a director of Bannix Acquisition Corp. 
• publishes an obituary for Reading graduate and educational psychologist, Carole Westwick.
• reports on the appointment of Henley Business School graduate, Arlett Hoff, as a manager at SV Group.